Indian Ocean Region — MCQ Practice
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Which of the following statements regarding the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and its chokepoints is/are correct? 1. The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea and is crucial for global oil trade. 2. The Strait of Malacca is the shortest sea route between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. 3. Diego Garcia is a strategically important island in the IOR, administered by the UK and leased to the USA. 4. India's Article 297 of the Constitution vests all resources of the Exclusive Economic Zone in the Union.
Consider the following pairs of Indian Ocean island nations and their strategic significance: 1. Maldives: Located across major East-West shipping lanes, crucial for India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy. 2. Sri Lanka: Commands vital Sea Lanes of Communication (SLOCs), with ports like Hambantota being a focus of geopolitical competition. 3. Mauritius: A stable democratic partner in the southwest Indian Ocean, important for India's extended maritime reach. Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Which of the following is NOT a primary objective of India's SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) policy?
The term 'String of Pearls' is often associated with the strategic initiatives of which country in the Indian Ocean Region?
Which of the following international conventions provides the comprehensive legal framework for defining maritime zones like the territorial sea, contiguous zone, and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)?